Background
Prentiss,, Augustin Mitchell was born on September 30, 1915 in Fort Coswell, North Carolina, United States. Son of Augustin Mitchell and Anne Randolph (Hull) Prentiss.
Prentiss,, Augustin Mitchell was born on September 30, 1915 in Fort Coswell, North Carolina, United States. Son of Augustin Mitchell and Anne Randolph (Hull) Prentiss.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1937. AMP, Harvard University, 1957. Master of Arts, American University, Washington, 1965.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1937, advanced through grades to colonel, 1945. Captain to colonel 5th Air Force, Far East Air Forces, Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, Japan, 1943-1946. With Strategic Air Command, United States Air Force, Andrews Air Force Base, 1946-1948, Office Joint Chiefs Staff, Department Defense, Washington, 1950-1953.
Chief staff Air Development Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, 1953-1955. With Office Secretary Defense, Research and Engineering, Washington, 1958-1960. Retired United States Air Force, 1960.
Manager project liaison Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1960-1965, director defense systems Washington, 1965-1981.
Member Air Force Association, Retired Officers Association, Air Force History Society, Military Order Carabao. Clubs: Army Navy, Harvard Business School (placement committee 1968-1972), United States Military Academy Class 1937 (treasurer 1966-1987)(Washington), Army Navy Country (Arlington, Virginia).
Married Nancy Elizabeth Ludwig, July 23, 1948 (divorced 1963). Children: Gail Randolph Prentiss Miller, Keith Randolph. Married Corinne Payne Phelps, June 24, 1972.